There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Royal Oak by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Detroit
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SEA - DTW
8h 36m$259–567Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SEA - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
11h 55m$158–577Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
2d 4h$612–1,449Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrakbus
2d 8h$442–689Drive 2,295.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Royal Oakcar 2,295.6 mi
37h 2m$419–606
Seattle to Royal Oak by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Royal Oak is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $600 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Royal Oak is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $250 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Denver Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Seattle and Royal Oak is 1980 miles. The road distance is 2309 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Royal Oak without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Seattle to Royal Oak, including transfers.
Seattle to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Royal Oak train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Royal Oak is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Royal Oak is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 9:40 PM in Seattle and 12:40 AM in Royal Oak.
Seattle to Royal Oak train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Royal Oak is 2309 miles. It takes approximately 37h 2m to drive from Seattle to Royal Oak.
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